Building your own house is a dream which everyone wants to achieve. A home is a place where you can relax and unwind yourself. You would not want a house with a design that is plain and common, looking like every other house in the neighbourhood. That’s where taking help from an architect comes into the picture. An architect knows that how the available plot space can be used in the best possible way. An architect knows the pattern and trends of an area, geographically as well as aesthetically. Hiring the right architect is the first step to design your dream house. But what is the next step?Continue reading “An end to end solution for all your house construction worries” »

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A home without a refreshing balcony is incomplete. Don’t look at your balcony as a utility space which is just used for drying clothes, or an extra storage room maybe. Having a wonderfully decorated balcony can do wonders in lifting your spirit. Just imagine sipping a hot cup of tea, surrounded by beautiful flower pots, and observing people passing by. Or reading your favorite book in a relaxing chair in your comfort place, while a cool breeze flows through your hair. Refreshing, isn’t it? But do you know what you need in order to turn this dream into a reality? A sound House Plan which defines your balcony.

In our hectic daily schedule we often tend to ignore the most important thing in our life – our health. What’s the point of having all the resources and luxuries, if you don’t take out time for yourself? Most of us might say that they don’t get time to go to the gym, so here’s a simple solution. If you can’t go to the gym, let the gym come to you. How? By designing your floor plan in such a way that you can have a workout area in your house itself.

If you always wanted a beautiful garden outside your home but don’t have the space for it, then don’t worry, terrace garden is the solution for you. Nowadays a terrace garden is not just about flowers kept in a pot, it has become more than that. You can also grow lush green grass base and basic vegetables in your terrace garden with a little care and attention.Here are a few basic tips that you need to follow in order to make a beautiful terrace garden:

Ever noticed how houses made in different locations have certain characteristics that make them look different according to the geography they are built in? The main reason for it is, it’s not just the look of the house, but also the utility a certain house design provides, which contributes to the house design idea.

Wood is one of the oldest material in history used for construction. With progress in the construction industry, there are many other materials that have been developed, like bricks, mortar, steel, and cement, but the charm and benefits of wood still gives it an extra edge.

Keeping your house well-ventilated is a necessity. A floor plan that doesn’t allow good flow of air through the house creates a negative atmosphere in the house. All the odors that rise from cooking and indoor pollutants like dust, carbon dioxide, and moisture, needs to be taken care of otherwise it creates a damp environment inside the house. A well-ventilated house makes sure that you daily breathe ample amount of fresh air, and in turn improvises your health & state of mind.

Here are few ways that you should consider while building your house so that it’s ventilated properly:

Plants portray a simplicity which touches every heart. Whenever we plan to design the interiors of our house, we tend to ignore how indoor plants can really enhance the beauty of the house. Not only they contribute to the beauty, choosing right plants according to your floor plan can also cleanse the air inside your home and thus provide a healthy and calm environment.

Here is a list of few plants that are easy to maintain, look beautiful, and also provide fresh air for your home:

Electrical Drawings are often one of the most ignored factors while constructing a house. We pay attention to Structure Drawings, Floor Plans, and the Architectural style of the house, but what we don’t think about is the laying down of an electrical system that is safe and robust in a long term. Though safety is the foremost concern while drafting an Electrical Drawing, there are other things as well which need to be considered. Let us understand how this works.

Building your own house is everyone’s dream. But before building a house you must start thinking that what kind of house design suits you. Your house is not a just a place where you live, it is a reflection of your personality. Are you an adventurous person, are you a nature lover, are you a person who prefers solitude, or are you a highly social person? All these emotions and attitudes should truly reflect in your house style.

Vastu Shastra is a traditional Hindu system of architecture which combines architecture principles with nature to enhance peace and prosperity in a house. With new learning and development in modern architecture, new ways have also come into the scene where people prefer to focus more on maximum utilization of space. Though it is always a personal preference which technique an individual wants to use, combining both practices is a good idea.

You have bought a plot. You are filled with many ideas of building a perfect home. You have researched every possible way to make your home as close as possible to your dream. But after doing everything, did you think about the long term benefits that you can reap from an energy efficient house design? Have you thought about how you can minimize the energy consumption of your house, saving a good amount of money, and at the same time contributing to the environment as well? We are talking about Solar Panels which you can use to harness solar energy and convert it into electricity.

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